General Stats and Survey Results

How old are you?

15 and under  222 0.4% (1)
16 - 18  222 27.7% (77)
19 - 21  222 28.8% (80)
22 -25  222 20.1% (56)
26 - 30  222 15.1% (42)
31 and over  222 7.9% (22)
TOTAL  222 100.0% 278


Do you prefer 16+ or 19+ events?

16+  222 47.1% (131)
19+  222 52.9% (147)
TOTAL  222 100.0% 278


If you are 19+, do you have a problem attending events that are 16+?

Yes  222 14.4% (40)
No  222 57.9% (161)
Does not apply  222 27.7% (77)
TOTAL  222 100.0% 278


Do your prefer 3am events or all night events?

3am  222 10.4% (29)
All night  222 34.9% (97)
Both are fine with me  222 54.7% (152)
TOTAL  222 100.0% 278


What is your main reason to go to raves?

Music  222 64.7% (180)
Friends  222 19.4% (54)
Place to do drugs  222 1.8% (5)
Welcoming atmosphere  222 10.1% (28)
Other  222 4.0% (11)
TOTAL  222 100.0% 278


Do you think there are currently enough parties going on?

No, there should be more. A lot more! Like...every weekend!  222 19.4% (54)
I think it would be nice if we had a few more. At least once a month or something.  222 61.2% (170)
We have just enough. Anymore and it would be overkill.  222 13.3% (37)
I think there have been a few too many lately.  222 4.3% (12)
There have been way too many lately. The novelity is wearing out.  222 1.8% (5)
TOTAL  212 100.0% 278

How do you find out about upcoming events?
METHOD VOTES
Word of Mouth / Friends 225
Facebook Event Listings 205
Flyers 166
XVI.com Event Listings 157
XVI.com Forum postings 98
Posters 73
Myspace Event Listings 7
Other 4
Purerave Event Listings 3
Rave.ca Event Listings 2

What are your preferred music genres at raves? 
GENRE VOTES
Happy Hardcore / UK Hardcore 140
Hardtrance / Hard Dance 131
House / Electro 118
Jungle / Drum and Bass 105
Techno 96
Psy / Goa 67
Freeform / Trancecore 63
Breaks 60
Uplifting Trance 60
Industrial 41
Gabber 39
 Hardstyle 17
Dubstep 6
Minimal 5
Progressive 5
Booty 3
Nu Rave 3
Breakbeat Hardcore 2
Chill out 2
Fidget 2
Darkcore 1
Hip Hop 1
Speedcore 1
Terrorcore 1
Trip-Hop 1

On a scale where 1 is least important and 5 is most important, please rate the following aspects of parties that contribute to overall enjoyment and vibe.
Average rank
1 2 3 4 5
Headliners  111 (3.9)
Local DJs  111 (3.5)
Ticket Cost  111 (3.6)
Distance to Venue  111 (3.1)
Decorations  111 (3.3)
Themes  111 (3.2)
Lighting and Lasers  111 (3.8)
Sound  111 (4.6)
Mulitple Rooms  111 (3.3)
A Large Variety of Musical Styles  111 (3.5)
A seperate chillout room with downtempo music playing  111 (3.1)
Cleanliness of Venue  111 (3.8)
Eye Catching Flyer  111 (3.1)

Are you aware of the city of Ottawa has bylaw in place that requires any event going past 3am to have a special permit which is NOT easy to obtain?

Click here to see the details

Yes  11111 72.3% (201)
No, but I am now.  111 27.7% (77)
TOTAL  111 100.0% 278


Given the current lack of available venues in the Ottawa area for raves, would you attend a rave even if it was in a venue that has been used more than 3 times in a year?

Yes  111 94.2% (262)
No  111 5.8% (16)
TOTAL  111 100.0% 278

Do you have a problem paying a small per-person fee for a shuttle bus to a venue outside the city of Ottawa?

I have no problems with this.  111 67.6% (188)
I have a car and don't need to use a shuttle.  111 22.3% (62)
I'll use it only if the fee is included in the ticket price.  111 10.1% (28)
TOTAL  111 100.0% 278

Do you feel raves currently employ enough security?

Yes  111 72.3% (201)
No  111 27.7% (77)
TOTAL  111 100.0% 278

If there was a group handing out information on drugs and sexual awareness at raves, would you find this to be beneficial?

Yes  111 66.2% (184)
No  111 33.8% (94)
TOTAL  111 100.0% 278

How would you rate the Ottawa rave scene overall?

What scene?  1111 7.9% (22)
It's not very good.  111 16.2% (45)
It's not great but its not terrible.  111 51.4% (143)
It's fine. I'm happy with it.  111 23.0% (64)
It's amazing!  111 1.4% (4)
TOTAL  111 100.0% 278

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